LPN - Inpatient Senior Progressive Care Unit

Employment Type

Full time Shift: Day Shift

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital, 3 Lacks is a 32 all private bed acute care unit that serves patients that are 65 & older. A high acuity adaptable unit; regularly have patients who are on telemetry, cardiac drips, high-flow oxygen; bi-pap; etc. Under the general direction of the Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN provides direct patient care to all ages of patients.

We continuously strive to improve outcomes and provide exceptional experiences for our patients, staff, and community.

• Full-time 3 - 12-hour shifts
• Every 3rd weekend rotation
• Day Shift Magnet designated facility with active shared decision making councils

• Low-cost benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 403B retirement and more
• Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Up to 18 days of PTO your first year
• Daily Pay Options

• High school diploma or equivalent and graduate of an accredited LPN program
• Current Practical Nurse license in the State of Michigan
• CPR or BLS Certified

• Under the direction of the RN, assists with the initial and ongoing assessment of assigned patients through observation and data collection, as delegated by the RN
• Performs activities which may be delegated by the RN and/or Physician, including but not limited to:
  Venipuncture for specimens including blood cultures
• Initiates and discontinues intravenous therapy, i.e., peripheral short catheters
• Inserts and discontinues indwelling and intermittent clean urinary catheterization
• Obtains laboratory specimens and performs basic laboratory procedures, i.e., point-of-care blood glucose, stool sampling, sputum collection, etc.
• Performs basic bedside care and selected procedures under the supervision of the RN: 12-lead ECG, dressing changes, routine respiratory care (coughing, deep breathing, incentive spirometry, pulse oximetry, oxygen setup and administration, handheld nebulizer)
• Measures vital signs; recognizes, reports, and intervenes for life‑threatening conditions
• Administers physician-directed treatments such as eye irrigation
• Conducts other unit-specific activities such as activities of daily living appropriate to the patient's condition

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.